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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
Callington Aircraft Pre-Spray Insecticide
SYNONYMS
"permethrin spray Callington Haven"
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
AEROSOLS
PRODUCT USE
Application is by spray atomisation from a hand held aerosol pack.
Residual insecticide for preflight spraying of cabin lockers, toilets,
flight deck and crew rest areas.
SUPPLIER
Company: Callington Haven Pty Ltd
Address:
30 South Street
Rydalmere
NSW, 2116
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9898 2788
Emergency Tel:1800 039 008 (24 hours)
Emergency Tel:+61 3 9573 3112 (24 hours)
Fax: +61 2 9684 4215
Email: sales@calhaven.com.au
Website: www.callingtonhaven.com
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE:
Min/Nil=0
Low=1
Moderate=2
High=3
Extreme=4
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RISK
■ May cause SENSITISATION by skin contact.
■ Risk of explosion if heated under
confinement.
■ Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long- term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
■ Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion
may produce health damage*.
■ Cumulative effects may result following
exposure*.
■ May produce discomfort of the respiratory
system*.
■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.
■ Possible respiratory sensitiser*.
SAFETY
• Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Use only in well ventilated areas.
• Keep container in a well ventilated place.
• Do not empty into drains.
• To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material, use water and detergent.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• This material and its container must be
disposed of in a safe way.
• If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre. (show this container
or label).
• Use appropriate container to avoid
environmental contamination.
• Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
• This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
• In case of accident by inhalation: remove
casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
* (limited evidence).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME
permethrin
propellant, as HFC
NOTE: Manufacturer has supplied full ingredient
information to allow CHEMWATCH assessment.
CAS RN
52645-53-1
%
<10
>60
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
• Not considered a normal route of entry.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE
■ If aerosols come in contact with the eyes:
• Immediately hold the eyelids apart and flush the eye with fresh running water.
• Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
• Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
• Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
SKIN
■ If solids or aerosol mists are deposited upon the skin:
• Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
• Remove any adhering solids with industrial skin cleansing cream.
• DO NOT use solvents.
• Seek medical attention in the event of irritation.
INHALED
■ If aerosols, fumes or combustion products are inhaled:
• Remove to fresh air.
• Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
• Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to
initiating first aid procedures.
• If breathing is shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation, preferably with a
demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
• Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
For chronic or short term repeated exposures to pyrethrum and synthetic pyrethroids:
• Mammalian toxicity of pyrethrum and synthetic pyrethroids is low, in part because of poor bioavailability
and a large first pass extraction by the liver.
• The most common adverse reaction results from the potent sensitising effects of pyrethrins.
• Clinical manifestations of exposure include contact dermatitis (erythema, vesiculation, bullae);
anaphylactoid reactions (pallor, tachycardia, diaphoresis) and asthma. [Ellenhorn Barceloux]
• In cases of skin contact, it has been reported that topical application of Vitamin E Acetate (alphatocopherol acetate) has been found to have high therapeutic value, eliminating almost all skin pain
associated with exposure to synthetic pyrethroids. [Incitec].
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
■ SMALL FIRE:
• Water spray, dry chemical or CO2
LARGE FIRE:
• Water spray or fog.
FIRE FIGHTING
• Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
• May be violently or explosively reactive.
• Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
• Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
• If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
• Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
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• DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
• Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
• If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
• Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
When any large container (including road and rail tankers) is involved in a fire,
consider evacuation by 100 metres in all directions.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Non combustible.
• Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
• Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
• Aerosol cans may explode on exposure to naked flames.
• Rupturing containers may rocket and scatter burning materials.
• Hazards may not be restricted to pressure effects.
• May emit acrid, poisonous or corrosive fumes.
• Decomposes on heating and may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen chloride,
phosgene, hydrogen fluoride, other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire conditions.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
• Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine
etc. as ignition may result.
None known.
HAZCHEM
2YE
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
MINOR SPILLS
• Clean up all spills immediately.
• Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
• Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves and safety glasses.
• Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
• Wipe up.
• If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from all ignition sources, until
pressure has dissipated.
• Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
MAJOR SPILLS
• DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.
• Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
• Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
• May be violently or explosively reactive.
• Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
• Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses
• No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
• Increase ventilation.
• Stop leak if safe to do so.
• Water spray or fog may be used to disperse / absorb vapour.
• Absorb or cover spill with sand, earth, inert materials or vermiculite.
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• If safe, damaged cans should be placed in a container outdoors, away from ignition sources, until pressure
has dissipated.
• Undamaged cans should be gathered and stowed safely.
• Collect residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
• Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place if possible.
• Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions by opening the valve.
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance
Downwind Protection Distance
IERG Number
8 metres
49
FOOTNOTES
1 PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk of harmful exposure. This zone
assumes that random changes in wind direction confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on
either side of the predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance equal to
the downwind protective action distance.
2 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with those closest to the spill
and working away from the site in the downwind direction. Within the protective action zone a level of vapour
concentration may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated and unable to take
protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible health effects.
3 INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the incident, within which a high
probability of localised wind reversal may expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to lifethreatening concentrations of the material.
4 SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less, such as a drum (jerrican or
box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from a
small cylinder are also considered "small spills".
LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of greater than 200 litres, such as
a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne" compressed gas cylinder.
5 Guide 126 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
• Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
• Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
• Use in a well-ventilated area.
• Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
• DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
• Avoid smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
• Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
• When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
• DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
• DO NOT spray directly on humans, exposed food or food utensils.
• Avoid physical damage to containers.
• Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
• Work clothes should be laundered separately.
• Use good occupational work practice.
• Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this MSDS.
• Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working
conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
• Aerosol dispenser.
• Check that containers are clearly labelled.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Pyrethrins and permethrins:
• are unstable in the presence of light, heat, moisture and air
• are hydrolysed by oxygen and/ or sunlight
• may react with strong oxidisers to produce fire and explosions
• are incompatible with alkalis.
• Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Keep dry to avoid corrosion of cans. Corrosion may result in container perforation and internal pressure
may eject contents of can.
_____________________________________________________
SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+
X
+
X
X
+
_____________________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our records
• permethrin:
CAS:52645- 53- 1 CAS:54774- 45- 7 CAS:57608- 04- 5 CAS:93388- 66- 0
CAS:63364- 00- 1 CAS:60018- 94- 2 CAS:75497- 64- 2
MATERIAL DATA
CALLINGTON AIRCRAFT PRE-SPRAY INSECTICIDE:
PERMETHRIN:
For pyrethrum and its active components:
IDLH Level: 5000 mg/m3
Pyrethrum and/or its active components, the pyrethrins, cause dermatitis and sensitisation. Ingestion of
massive doses can induce convulsions, vomiting and bradycardia. Animals exhibit liver damage and death
through respiratory failure. The recommended TLV-TWA is equivalent to an occupational dose of 0.7 mg/kg/day
and is thought to minimise the potential for systemic effects. The TLV may NOT prevent the development of
hypersensitisation, particularly among those with pre-existing allergies to pollen and related agents.
Synthetic pyrethrins (pyrethroids) often produce a range of toxic effects resembling pyrethrum; in the
absence of a regulated exposure limit prudence dictates that the value for pyrethrum serves as a reference.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
■ No special equipment for minor exposure i.e. when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE: For potentially moderate or heavy exposures:
• Safety glasses with side shields.
• NOTE: Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and ALL lenses concentrate
them.
HANDS/FEET
■ NOTE:
• The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must be taken, when removing
gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact.
• Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch-bands should be removed and destroyed.
• No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
• OTHERWISE:
• For potentially moderate exposures:
• Wear general protective gloves, eg. light weight rubber gloves.
• For potentially heavy exposures:
• Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. and safety footwear.
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OTHER
■ No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
• Overalls.
• Skin cleansing cream.
• Eyewash unit.
• Do not spray on hot surfaces.
RESPIRATOR
■ Cartridge respirators should never be used for emergency ingress or in areas of unknown vapour
concentrations or oxygen content. The wearer must be warned to leave the contaminated area immediately on
detecting any odours through the respirator. The odour may indicate that the mask is not functioning properly,
that the vapour concentration is too high, or that the mask is not properly fitted. Because of these
limitations, only restricted use of cartridge respirators is considered appropriate.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective
equipment required. For further information consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
■ Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Welldesigned engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent
of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker
and ventilation that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove
or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the
particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.
General exhaust is adequate under normal conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved
respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Liquid in aerosol pack. Contains non-combustible propellant.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Gas.
Does not mix with water.
State
Melting Range (°C)
Boiling Range (°C)
Flash Point (°C)
Decomposition Temp (°C)
Liquid
Not Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Molecular Weight
Viscosity
Solubility in water (g/L)
pH (1% solution)
pH (as supplied)
Not Applicable
Not Available
Immiscible
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Autoignition Temp (°C)
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Lower Explosive Limit (%)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol)
Not Available
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Specific Gravity (water=1)
Relative Vapour Density
(air=1)
Evaporation Rate
Not Available
Not Available
>1
Not Available
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
• Elevated temperatures.
• Presence of open flame.
• Product is considered stable.
• Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
■ Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Overexposure is unlikely in this form.
Ingestion of pyrethrins may produce nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle tremors, shock and perhaps death. Its
fatal human dose is estimated at 100 grams per 70 kg man (1430 mg/kg).
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
EYE
■ Not considered to be a risk because of the extreme volatility of the gas.
SKIN
■ Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result
following absorption.
Skin contact with natural pyrethrins may cause severe inflammation, hayfever and asthma. If they are absorbed
through the skin, the same toxic effects as inhalation can occur; the liver and kidney may be damaged. Long
term exposure may cause central nervous system effects and allergic skin reaction.
Spray mist may produce discomfort.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury
with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage
is suitably protected.
INHALED
■ Inhalation of aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may
be damaging to the health of the individual.
There is some evidence to suggest that the material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The
body's response to such irritation can cause further lung damage.
Inhalation of pyrethrins may produce nausea, vomiting, sneezing, serious discharge from the nose, blocked
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nose and asthma. High concentrations may produce excessive excitement, inco-ordination, tremors, muscle
paralysis and death (due to failure of breathing). Sometimes there may be temporary tingling in the face
which lasts a few hours after exposure.
Inhalation of toxic gases may cause:
• Central Nervous System effects including depression, headache, confusion, dizziness, stupor, coma and
seizures;
• respiratory: acute lung swellings, shortness of breath, wheezing, rapid breathing, other symptoms and
respiratory arrest;
• heart: collapse, irregular heartbeats and cardiac arrest;
• gastrointestinal: irritation, ulcers, nausea and vomiting (may be bloody), and abdominal pain.
Material is highly volatile and may quickly form a concentrated atmosphere in confined or unventilated areas.
The vapour
may displace and replace air in breathing zone, acting as a simple asphyxiant. This may happen
with little warning of overexposure.
Symptoms of asphyxia (suffocation) may include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, muscular weakness,
drowsiness and ringing in the ears. If the asphyxia is allowed to progress, there may be nausea and vomiting,
further physical weakness and unconsciousness and, finally, convulsions, coma and death. Significant
concentrations of the non-toxic gas reduce the oxygen level in the air. As the amount of oxygen is reduced
from 21 to 14 volume %, the pulse rate accelerates and the rate and volume of breathing increase. The ability
to maintain attention and think clearly is diminished and muscular coordination is somewhat disturbed. As
oxygen decreases from 14-10% judgement becomes faulty; severe injuries may cause no pain. Muscular exertion
leads to rapid fatigue. Further reduction to 6% may produce nausea and vomiting and the ability to move may
be lost. Permanent brain damage may result even after resuscitation at exposures to this lower oxygen level.
Below 6% breathing is in gasps and convulsions may occur. Inhalation of a mixture containing no oxygen may
result in unconsciousness from the first breath and death will follow in a few minutes.
WARNING:Intentional misuse by concentrating/inhaling contents may be lethal.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
■ Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to
the general population.
There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is not enough data to
make an assessment.
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following repeated or longterm occupational exposure.
There is some evidence that inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some
persons compared to the general population.
Chronic poisoning by natural pyrethrins may result in convulsion, paralysis with extreme muscle tone, rapid
and uneven heart beat, liver and kidney damage, or death. Natural pyrethrins may cause hypersensitivity
especially if past exposure has occurred. Generally it takes 2-3 years of repeated exposure for this to
develop, and it usually follows exposure to pyrethrum rather than its individual components. The most common
syndrome consists of skin inflammation with blisters, itchiness, local swelling, nose inflammation, increased
heart rate, pallor and sweating. Skin effects can progress to swelling and cracking. Inflammation of the skin
increases in hot weather or when sweating. Patients allergic to ragweed pollen are especially sensitive to
pyrethrin.
Principal route of occupational exposure to the gas is by inhalation.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
■ The following information refers to contact allergens as a group and may not be specific to this product.
Contact allergies quickly manifest themselves as contact eczema, more rarely as urticaria or Quincke's
oedema. The pathogenesis of contact eczema involves a cell-mediated (T lymphocytes) immune reaction of the
delayed type. Other allergic skin reactions, e.g. contact urticaria, involve antibody-mediated immune
reactions. The significance of the contact allergen is not simply determined by its sensitisation potential:
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the distribution of the substance and the opportunities for contact with it are equally important. A weakly
sensitising substance which is widely distributed can be a more important allergen than one with stronger
sensitising potential with which few individuals come into contact. From a clinical point of view, substances
are noteworthy if they produce an allergic test reaction in more than 1% of the persons tested.
PERMETHRIN:
TOXICITY
IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50:383 mg/kg
Skin (rabbit):500 mg/24h - Mild
Inhalation (rat) LC50:485 mg/m³
Dermal (rat) LD50:1750 mg/kg
Dermal (mouse) LD50:>10000 mg/kg
Oral (rabbit) LD50:4000 mg/kg
Dermal (rabbit) LD50:>2000 mg/kg
Oral (g.pig) LD50:4000 mg/kg
Oral (rat) LD50:6000 mg/kg *
■ The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin
redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
[ * The Pesticides Manual, Incorporating The Agrochemicals Handbook, 10th Edition, Editor Clive Tomlin, 1994,
British Crop Protection Council].
Oral (rat) LD50: 430-4000 mg/kg *
Oral (mouse) LD50: 540-2960 mg/kg *
cis/trans ratio: 40:60
cis/trans ratio: 20:80
ADI: 0.05 mg/kg for nominal cis-trans 40:60 and 25:75 isomers only
CARCINOGEN
permethrin
permethrin
International
Agency for
Research on Cancer
(IARC) - Agents
Reviewed by the
IARC Monographs
International
Agency for
Research on Cancer
(IARC) - Agents
Reviewed by the
IARC Monographs
Group
3
Not classifiable
as to its
carcinogenicity
to humans
Group
2A
Probably
carcinogenic to
humans
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PERMETHRIN:
Marine Pollutant
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l):
log Kow (Sangster 1997):
Yes
0.0006- 0.0
6.5
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log Pow (Verschueren 1983):
3.48
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste sites.
For synthetic pyrethroids:
Environmental Fate: Synthetic pyrethroids are examples of optimised insecticidal activity, selectivity and
tailored environmental persistence. Through modifications of both acid and alcohol portions of the ester,
compounds of desired residual activity have been synthesised whilst maintaining a biodegradable ester
linkage. While these compounds are generally very toxic to crustaceans and fish in laboratory bio assays,
under field conditions, the residues are tightly bound in sediment, and ingested residues are readily
metabolised, resulting in their toxicity in natural systems generally being less than laboratory test data
might indicate. They are generally non-persistent in the environment, as pyrethroid concentrations decrease
rapidly due to sorption to sediment, suspended particles and plants. Microbial and photodegradation also
occur. Pyrethrins are generally unstable in the presence of light, are hydrolysed rapidly under alkaline
conditions and oxidise rapidly in air. Vapour phase pyrethrins may combine chemically with ozone to produce
hydroxy radicals. Pyrethroids that are more stable to sunlight include permethrin, deltamethrin, cyhalothrin,
cyfluthrin, and cypermethrin and are thus more frequently applied outdoors to crops in comparison to the
rapidly degraded pyrethroids like resmethrin and allethrin. Because agricultural dose rates are low and
biological degradation is generally rapid, residues are unlikely to attain significant levels. Permethrin
disappears from ponds and streams within 6-24 hours, pond sediments within 7 days and foliage and forest soil
within 58 days. Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are degraded by light both in the atmosphere and sunlit surface
waters. The rate of photolysis in water is increased when fulvic and humic acids are present. Pyrethroids and
pyrethrins also undergo hydrolysis in the environment at varying rates depending upon pH and temperature.
Generally, hydrolysis is only an important environmental fate process under alkaline conditions and at
temperatures of 20 deg. C or greater.
Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are expected to exist in both vapour and particulate phases in the ambient
atmosphere. Vapor phase pyrethrins and pyrethroids are rapidly degraded in the atmosphere by direct
photolysis and reaction with oxidants found in air such as photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals, ozone,
and nitrate radicals. Particulate phase compounds are slower to degrade and can travel long distances before
being removed from the air by wet and dry deposition. Pyrethrins and pyrethroids adhere strongly to soil
surfaces and are not very mobile so leaching potential is low. Photolysis is only an important environmental
fate at the surface of the soil as light cannot penetrate to deeper layers of the soil. The potential for
significant toxicity is not reached in field conditions. Under aerobic conditions in soil, permethrin
degrades in a relatively short time (half-life 28 days). Volatilisation from water and soil is expected to
occur slowly for many of the pyrethroids. When released to water, partitioning to suspended solids and
sediment occurs rapidly. These compounds adsorb strongly to suspended solids and sediment in the water column,
and this process significantly reduces the potential for volatilisation. Volatilisation losses from foliage
may be considerably greater than volatilisation from soils because pyrethrins and pyrethroids do not adsorb
as strongly to the leafy component of vegetation as to soils. Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are often used
indoors in sprays or aerosol bombs, and the volatilisation rates from glass or floor surfaces may be
significantly faster than from soils since these compounds are not likely to adsorb as strongly to these
surfaces.
Little data exist regarding the uptake and transport of pyrethrins and pyrethroids by plant material. Since
many of these compounds are rapidly degraded in the environment, this transport mechanism may not be an
important environmental fate process other than the initial settling of these compounds on the canopy
following deposition. The aerial surface of a plant, including foliage, is covered by a cuticle, which serves
as a barrier to water loss and to prevent penetration of applied chemicals or environmental pollutants. Once
deposited on the surface, a chemical may be degraded, bind to the cuticle, or diffuse into the plant through
the stomata. Since pyrethrins and pyrethroids adsorb strongly to soils, their uptake from roots and transport
within plants is expected to be limited.
Humans are exposed to pyrethrins and pyrethroids primarily from food sources, especially fruits and
vegetables. The tendency of young children to ingest soil, either intentionally or unintentionally can result
in ingestion of pyrethrins and pyrethroids present in soil and dust. Since these compounds are adsorbed
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strongly to soils, they may not be in a highly bioavailable form. Young children often play on the ground or
on carpets and this will increase the likelihood of skin exposure and inhalation of contaminated particles
from soil, household dust and treated surfaces. Drinking Water Standards: pesticide 0.1 ug/l (UK max.)
Ecotoxicity: Synthetic pyrethroids are extremely effective against insects, but are relatively safe to
mammals and birds. Pyrethroids are extreme toxic to aquatic organisms, where often <1 ug/L will produce toxic
effects. The half-lives for elimination of several pyrethroids by trout are all greater than 48 hours, while
elimination half-lives in birds and mammals range from 6 to 12 hours. Pyrethroids are highly toxic to fish;
with 96-hour LC50 values generally below 10 ug/l. Corresponding LD50 values in mammals and birds are in the
range of several hundred to several thousand mg/kg. Fish sensitivity to the pyrethroids may be explained by
their relatively slow metabolism and elimination of these compounds. The half-lives for elimination of
several pyrethroids by trout are all greater than 48 hours, while elimination half-lives for birds and
mammals range from 6 to 12 hours
Generally, the lethality of pyrethroids to fish increases with increasing
octanol/water partition coefficients
The bioaccumulation factor of cypermethrin in fish is approximately
1000 when measured experimentally.
Substances containing unsaturated carbons are ubiquitous in indoor environments. They result from many
sources (see below). Most are reactive with environmental ozone and many produce stable products which are
thought to adversely affect human health.The potential for surfaces in an enclosed space to facilitate
reactions should be considered.
Source of unsaturated substances
Occupants (exhaled breath, ski
oils, personal care products)
Unsaturated substances (Reactive
Emissions)
Isoprene, nitric oxide,
squalene, unsaturated sterols,
oleic acid and other unsaturated
fatty acids, unsaturated
oxidation products
Soft woods, wood flooring,
including cypress, cedar and
silver fir boards, houseplants
Isoprene, limonene, alphapinene, other terpenes and
sesquiterpenes
Carpets and carpet backing
4- Phenylcyclohexene, 4vinylcyclohexene, styrene, 2ethylhexyl acrylate, unsaturated
fatty acids and esters
Linoleic acid, linolenic acid
Linoleum and paints/polishes
containing linseed oil
Latex paint
Certain cleaning products,
polishes, waxes, air fresheners
Residual monomers
Limonene, alpha- pinene,
terpinolene, alpha- terpineol,
linalool, linalyl acetate and
other terpenoids, longifolene
and other sesquiterpenes
Natural rubber adhesive
Isoprene, terpenes
Major Stable Products produced
following reaction with ozone.
Methacrolein, methyl vinyl
ketone, nitrogen dioxide,
acetone, 6MHQ, geranyl acetone,
4OPA, formaldehyde, nonanol,
decanal, 9- oxo- nonanoic acid,
azelaic acid, nonanoic acid.
Formaldehyde, 4- AMC,
pinoaldehyde, pinic acid,
pinonic acid, formic acid,
methacrolein, methyl vinyl
ketone, SOAs including ultrafine
particles
Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde,
benzaldehyde, hexanal, nonanal,
2- nonenal
Propanal, hexanal, nonanal, 2heptenal, 2- nonenal, 2decenal, 1- pentene- 3- one,
propionic acid, n- butyric acid
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde,
glycoaldehyde, formic acid,
acetic acid, hydrogen and
organic peroxides, acetone,
benzaldehyde, 4- hydroxy- 4methyl- 5- hexen- 1- al, 5ethenyl- dihydro- 5- methyl2(3H)- furanone, 4- AMC, SOAs
including ultrafine particles
Formaldehyde, methacrolein,
methyl vinyl ketone
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Photocopier toner, printed
paper, styrene polymers
Environmental tobacco smoke
Styrene
Formaldehyde, benzaldehyde
Styrene, acrolein, nicotine
Soiled clothing, fabrics,
bedding
Squalene, unsaturated sterols,
oleic acid and other saturated
fatty acids
Soiled particle filters
Unsaturated fatty acids from
plant waxes, leaf litter, and
other vegetative debris; soot;
diesel particles
Ventilation ducts and duct
liners
Unsaturated fatty acids and
esters, unsaturated oils,
neoprene
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Formaldehyde, benzaldehyde,
hexanal, glyoxal, Nmethylformamide,
nicotinaldehyde, cotinine
Acetone, geranyl acetone, 6MHO,
40PA, formaldehyde, nonanal,
decanal, 9- oxo- nonanoic acid,
azelaic acid, nonanoic acid
Formaldehyde, nonanal, and other
aldehydes; azelaic acid;
nonanoic acid; 9- oxo- nonanoic
acid and other oxo- acids;
compounds with mixed functional
groups (=O, - OH, and - COOH)
C5 to C10 aldehydes
" Urban grime"
Perfumes, colognes, essential
oils (e.g. lavender, eucalyptus,
tea tree)
Limonene, alpha- pinene,
linalool, linalyl acetate,
terpinene- 4- ol, gammaterpinene
Overall home emissions
Limonene, alpha- pinene, styrene
Oxidized polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons
Formaldehyde, 4- AMC, acetone,
4- hydroxy- 4- methyl- 5- hexen1- al, 5- ethenyl- dihydro- 5methyl- 2(3H) furanone, SOAs
including ultrafine particles
Formaldehyde, 4- AMC,
pinonaldehyde, acetone, pinic
acid, pinonic acid, formic acid,
benzaldehyde, SOAs including
ultrafine particles
Abbreviations: 4-AMC, 4-acetyl-1-methylcyclohexene; 6MHQ, 6-methyl-5-heptene-2-one, 4OPA, 4-oxopentanal, SOA,
Secondary Organic Aerosols
Reference: Charles J Weschler; Environmental Helath Perspectives, Vol 114, October 2006.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is less than or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix 8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical Safety Cards: 1993 Commission of the European
Communities.
log Kow: 3.48-6.5
Half-life (hr) soil: 288-648
BCF: 30-2480*
* Muir et al. 1994 Aquatic Toxicology 29(3/4)223-240
Toxicity Class WHO: II (Ambush); III (Outflank)
In soil and water degradation rapid:
DT50 in soil <38 days (pH 4.2-7.7 o.m. 1.3-51.3%)
Oral (chicken) LD50: 7000 mg/kg
Oral (quail) LD50: 13500 mg/kg
Oral (duck) LD50: 11300 mg/kg
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Persistence:
Water/Soil
HIGH
Persistence: Air
Bioaccumulation
Mobility
No Data
Available
HIGH
LOW
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
• DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
• It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
• In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered
first.
• Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
• Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
• Discharge contents of damaged aerosol cans at an approved site.
• Allow small quantities to evaporate.
• DO NOT incinerate or puncture aerosol cans.
• Bury residues and emptied aerosol cans at an approved site.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: NON-FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS
HAZCHEM:
2YE (ADG7)
ADG7:
Class or Division
UN No.:
Special Provision:
Portable Tanks & Bulk
Containers - Instruction:
Packagings & IBCs - Packing
Instruction:
Name and Description: AEROSOLS
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class
UN/ID Number:
Special provisions:
Cargo Only
2.2
1950
63 190 277
327
None
P003 LP02
Subsidiary Risk1:
Packing Group:
Limited Quantity:
None
None
See SP 277
Portable Tanks & Bulk
Containers - Special
Provision:
Packagings & IBCs - Special
Packing Provision:
None
2.2
1950
A145A167A802
ICAO/IATA Subrisk:
Packing Group:
PP17 PP87
L2
None
-
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Passenger and Cargo
Packing Instructions:
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Packing Instructions:
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203
203
Y203
Maximum Qty/Pack:
Passenger and Cargo
Maximum Qty/Pack:
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity
Maximum Qty/Pack:
150 kg
75 kg
30 kg G
Shipping name:AEROSOLS
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class
2.2
UN Number:
1950
EMS Number:
F-D,S-U
Limited Quantities:
SP277
Shipping name:AEROSOLS
IMDG Subrisk:
Packing Group:
Special provisions:
Marine Pollutant:
None
None
63 190 277 327 344 959
Yes
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Indications of Danger:
N
Dangerous for the environment
Xi Irritant
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
Callington Aircraft Pre-Spray Insecticide (CAS: ) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia ADI list - Acceptable daily intakes for agricultural and veterinary chemicals", "Australia FAISD
Handbook - First Aid Instructions, Warning Statements, and General Safety Precautions", "Australia
Hazardous Substances Information System - Consolidated Lists", "Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Maximum Residue Limits (Australia only) - Schedule 1", "Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Maximum
Residue Limits (Australia only) - Schedule 3 - Chemical Groups", "Australia Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 2", "Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of
Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 5"
Regulations for ingredients
permethrin (CAS: 52645-53-1, 54774-45-7, 57608-04-5, 93388-66-0, 63364-00-1, 60018-94-2, 7549764-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;
"Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment Protection Regulation: Ambient environmental
standards (Domestic water supply - pesticides)", "Australia - Australian Capital Territory - Environment
Protection Regulation: Pollutants entering waterways taken to cause environmental harm - Domestic water
supply quality", "Australia ADI list - Acceptable daily intakes for agricultural and veterinary chemicals",
"Australia Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVM) Record of approved active
constituents", "Australia Drinking Water Guideline Values for Pesticides", "Australia Drinking Water
Guideline Values For Physical and Chemical Characteristics", "Australia FAISD Handbook - First Aid
Instructions, Warning Statements, and General Safety Precautions", "Australia Hazardous Substances
Information System - Consolidated Lists", "Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)", "Australia
National Pollutant Inventory", "Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Maximum Residue Limits (Australia
only) - Schedule 1", "Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Maximum Residue Limits (Australia only) -
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Schedule 3 - Chemical Groups", "Australia Quarantine and Inspection Service List of chemical compounds that
are accepted solely for use at establishments registered to prepare meat and meat products for the purpose of
the Export Control Act 1982", "Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)
- Schedule 2", "Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 4",
"Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 5", "Australia
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 6", "International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Monographs", "International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations", "International Maritime Dangerous Goods Requirements (IMDG Code) Marine Pollutants", "OSPAR Substances removed from the List of Substances of Possible Concern", "SigmaAldrichTransport Information", "WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality - Chemicals for which guideline
values have not been established"
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name
CAS
permethrin
52645-53-1, 54774-45-7, 57608-04-5, 93388-66-0, 63364-00-1, 60018-94-2, 75497-64-2
■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative
sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature
references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors
determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined
by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering
controls must be considered.
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Print Date: 6-Feb-2014
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